Wedding Party

Nancy Collina-Baird

Mother of the Bride

Nancy is Ashley's mother. She has always been a wonderful role model and the biggest supporter of both of her children. Ashley could not imagine this special day without her as she gives her away to Michael, whom she loves dearly.

Joy DiCenso

Mother of the Groom

The late Kelly Stickrod

Father of the Bride

Kelly is Ashley’s late father. He passed away in April 2021 after fighting cancer for 9 years. His personality was larger than life and his energy was contagious. Everyone who knew him loved him. He was the strongest person in every way. He will be missed but we know he will be celebrating with us on this special day.

Greg DiCenso

Father of the Groom

Stephanie Peterson

Matron of Honor

Stephanie and Ashley became best friends 14 years ago as freshman at the University of Kentucky in the fall of 2009. They are also Pi Phi sorority sisters. Ashley was Stephanie’s co-maid of honor when she married her husband Shawn. She is the best mom to her three young kids who keep her busy.

Phillip DiCenso

Best Man

Mike's brother

Brooke Stevenson

Bridesmaid

Brooke and Ashley have been best friends since freshman year fall 2009 at the University of Kentucky. They are Pi Phi sorority sisters but Brooke is also more like a real sister to Ashley. She is always traveling and the life of the party anywhere she goes.

Steven Stickrod

Groomsman

Ashley's Brother

Alyssa Collina

Bridesmaid

Alyssa is Ashley’s cousin from her mother’s side of the family. Although they are cousins, Alyssa is more like a sister. She works as an art therapist and is gifted with her artistic abilities.

Brad Goodman

Groomsman

Mike's best friend from college.

Leslie Daly

Bridesmaid

Leslie and Ashley grew up as next door neighbors since birth. They were born just three days apart and have remained best friends for life. Leslie and her husband live in Denver where they love being outside whether it be skiing, snowboarding, hiking and more.

Tyler Deitering

Groomsman

One of Mike's first friends when moving to Louisville, fellow volleyball addict

Catherine Woeste

Bridesmaid

Catherine and Ashley have been best friends since the first grade. They grew up like members of each others families and argued like sisters over barbie dolls as little girls. Even though Catherine lives in Chicago and life keeps them busy, they have never grown apart. Ashley is thrilled to have Catherine by her side as she takes this next big step in life.

Mike Bender

Groomsman

Mike's best friend from high school

Angela Elliott

Bridesmaid

Angela went to the University of Kentucky where she met Ashley in their sorority in 2009. Pi Phi sisters for life, they both also work for Norton Healthcare in Louisville, KY. Ashley stoo by Angela's side as she got married in 2014. Angela is a dedicated dog mom to her and her husbands 3 pups.

Austin Lopesilvero

Groomsman

Mike has spent countless hours with Austin equipping, educating, and connecting the entrepreneurs of Louisville

Amber Gahm

Bridesmaid

Amber and Ashley have been friends for 8 years. Amber is also Ashley’s hair artist as she is not only a hair stylist, but a Kevin Murphy educator. She is a loyal friend with a huge heart. She loves hiking with her husky and taking time for meditation and yoga.

Louie Letourneau

Groomsman

Louie has been a great friend of Michael's since college. It has been many years of Michigan tailgaiting since

Karachelle Caruthers

Bridesmaid

Karachelle and Ashley are stepsisters. Kara is the daughter of Karen Stickrod, who was married to Kelly, Ashley's father. Ashley and Kara have been sisters and friends since they were 16. Kara is a dedicated and wonderful mom to her son Hendrix. When she isn’t on mom duty, she loves to go to concerts with her partner, Chris.

Cameron Cropek

Groomsman

Cameron has been a great friend and travel companion for Michael since University of Michigan

Kirstin Dunbar

Bridesmaid

Kirstin and Ashley have been best friends for 6 years. Kirstin and Ashley have remained close even after Kirstin moved away for work and always pick up in conversation where they left off like no time has passed.

Karl Lucas

Groomsman

Karl, the Australian in the group, moved to Louisville around the same time as Michael and they were inseperable until he moved to California in 2018